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Between graduation parties, Father’s Day plans, beach days, family visits, and those first truly warm weekends of the season, the calendar can go from wide open to fully booked almost overnight. So if you’re looking for something different to do this June — something outdoors, easy to enjoy, and close to home — Heritage Rail Bikes deserves a top spot on the list.

Pending final board approvals, Heritage Rail Bikes is preparing to open June 13th in East Haven, offering guests a unique way to experience the shoreline: riding the rails on electric-assist rail bikes built for a relaxed, scenic adventure with friends and family.

Unlike a traditional bike ride, rail biking takes place on railroad tracks using specially designed rail bikes. Guests pedal together along the route while electric assist helps keep the ride smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. It’s not meant to be a workout. It’s meant to be a memorable outing — the kind of activity you talk about afterward because it feels different from the usual weekend plans.

The ride is approximately 3 miles round trip and takes about an hour, making it an easy addition to a June day out. It’s long enough to feel like an adventure, but relaxed enough for families, couples, friend groups, and visiting relatives looking for something fun to do together.

Along the way, riders can enjoy beautiful water views, bridges, birds, and other wildlife as they travel along the coast in East Haven. It’s a chance to slow down, get outside, and see the shoreline from a perspective most people have never experienced before.

That’s what makes Heritage Rail Bikes especially well-suited for June. It fits naturally into the kinds of plans people are already trying to make: a weekend outing with the kids, a Father’s Day activity, a casual date, a group adventure, or something to do when friends and family are in town.

It is also easy to plan around. Because rides depart at scheduled times and capacity is limited by the number of rail bikes available, advance reservations are recommended — especially for weekend dates and popular June time slots.

• For families, the ride offers both a cure for summer vacation boredom and a fun outdoor experience that feels active without being overly demanding – perfect for kids ages 8 and older.

• For couples, it’s a date idea that goes beyond just another dinner reservation (ugh).

• For friend groups, it’s the kind of “send this to the group chat” plan that actually gives everyone something new to try.

Simply put – when feel like you’ve already done the beach, the restaurants, the movie nights, and the usual summer activities, rail biking offers something fresh.

Opening weekend ride times — Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 — are on sale now.

For a limited time only, tickets are 25% off for the first 100 reservations using coupon code LAUNCH. Tickets can be purchased on the homepage of HeritageRailBikes.com